“One of the bedrock areas of agreement in this country, for at least the last century, has been that education is a core commitment of our society” (Buchanan, 2012, para. 1).
Developing productive citizens is essential for an educational institution. Therefore, a very school in the United States should have two languages as media of instruction. It is against this background that I will describe the setting of my bilingual program. Moreover, the ensuing paper will discuss the implications of establishing two-way bilingual programs. On the other hand, the paper will present the best circumstance for creating bilingual schools, along with the ingredients needed for its establishment, and finally, the elements that can be developed and researched …show more content…
For example, in the case of the community where this school is located, immigrant families residing here will raise bilingual children who can speak their native language and be exposed to develop English thereby allowing them to participate fully in “mainstream” American life This education is vital and necessary for citizens of a pluralistic society. Huerta (2015), stated “children who learn foreign languages, who become bilingual become more worldly and better able to appreciate, understand, and interact with those of different cultural/ethnic backgrounds. But there’s also evidence that a bilingual education can influence how speakers perceive …show more content…
37]. Therefore, as a project planner, I would seek to develop a good relationship with the Principal and staff, the district, and the local board. If the program is to become a success, these are the people you want to share your vision with. Moreover, it is necessary to research funding as this will be a strain on the schools’ budget as bilingual education is costly. Also, studying the experts in the bilingual education field to provide professional development will be
Developing productive citizens is essential for an educational institution. Therefore, a very school in the United States should have two languages as media of instruction. It is against this background that I will describe the setting of my bilingual program. Moreover, the ensuing paper will discuss the implications of establishing two-way bilingual programs. On the other hand, the paper will present the best circumstance for creating bilingual schools, along with the ingredients needed for its establishment, and finally, the elements that can be developed and researched …show more content…
For example, in the case of the community where this school is located, immigrant families residing here will raise bilingual children who can speak their native language and be exposed to develop English thereby allowing them to participate fully in “mainstream” American life This education is vital and necessary for citizens of a pluralistic society. Huerta (2015), stated “children who learn foreign languages, who become bilingual become more worldly and better able to appreciate, understand, and interact with those of different cultural/ethnic backgrounds. But there’s also evidence that a bilingual education can influence how speakers perceive …show more content…
37]. Therefore, as a project planner, I would seek to develop a good relationship with the Principal and staff, the district, and the local board. If the program is to become a success, these are the people you want to share your vision with. Moreover, it is necessary to research funding as this will be a strain on the schools’ budget as bilingual education is costly. Also, studying the experts in the bilingual education field to provide professional development will be